2013 Audi A4 · 55,010 MOT tests
2013 Audi A4 reliability
2013 Audi A4s fail 24.3% of first MOT tests, 27% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 3 of 24 A4 years (55,010 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Audi A4s: 26.5%)
- 24.3%
- first-time fail rate (all Audi A4s: 26.5%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 27% fewer
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 10
- 98,753
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 10
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 55,010
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2013 against the years either side
- 2012 cars: 28% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2013 car does worse)
- 2014 cars: 23% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2013 car does better)
- Strong point: exhaust, emissions and leaks, 66% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2013 car carries a 62 plate (January–February 2013), or a 13 plate (March–August 2013), or a 63 plate (September–December 2013).
Common problems
What fails on a 2013 Audi A4
Fail rate by area
- Lights and electrics8.6%
- Tyres7.3%
- Suspension6.4%
- Brakes4%
- Body, chassis and structure3.5%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors2.9%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks1.1%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Tyre tread below 1.6mm 2.81%
Tread below 1.6mm is illegal and reduces grip in wet conditions, so the tyre must be replaced.
Headlamp beam pattern obviously incorrect 2.08%
A wrongly shaped beam can dazzle other drivers and reduce your own view of the road, so the lamps need correcting.
Shock absorber serious fluid leak 1.86%
A shock absorber leaking heavily has likely lost its damping, so the car will handle and brake less safely.
CV joint boot split or insecure 1.79%
A split CV boot lets dirt in and grease out, so the joint wears and may need full replacement.
Brake pads worn below 1.5mm 1.76%
Pads worn below 1.5mm lose stopping power and can damage discs, so replacement is needed before the car is driven.
Tyre ply or cords exposed 1.54%
Exposed ply or cords can let the tyre fail suddenly, so the tyre must be replaced before the car is driven.
Common advisories
Tyre worn close to legal limit (16.13%) · Suspension arm pin/bush showing wear (8.73%) · Brake pads wearing thin (7.99%) · Shock absorber light oil misting (6.61%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (5.97%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (4.16%)
Other years
Every Audi A4 year
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2013 Audi A4 reliable?
2013 Audi A4s fail 24.3% of first MOT tests, 27% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 3 of 24 A4 years (55,010 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2013 Audi A4 MOT?
Most often tyre tread below 1.6mm (2.81% of tests), headlamp beam pattern obviously incorrect (2.08% of tests), shock absorber serious fluid leak (1.86% of tests).
How many miles should a 2013 Audi A4 have done?
At its MOT aged about 10, a typical 2013 Audi A4 shows 98,753 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2013 car?
A car first registered in 2013 carries a 62 plate (January–February 2013), or a 13 plate (March–August 2013), or a 63 plate (September–December 2013).
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